Language, Culture and History: Dutch Studies MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

33,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Modern LanguagesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This flexible programme combines in-depth exploration of the Dutch language area, comprising the Netherlands, Flanders, Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean, with practical acquisition of linguistic and intercultural skills and a range of specialisations in translation, literature, history and culture in the Low Countries, all in a global perspective.

The Dutch Studies pathway of the Language, Culture and History MA, unique in the UK, provides the opportunity for in-depth study of Dutch literature, culture, history and society. It offers the opportunity to improve Dutch language skills as part of its regular programme, along with the methods, concepts and theories essential for the intercultural labour market.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme offers two pathways: taught and research.

Taught: one core cross-language module (30 credits), three taught modules (90 credits), and a dissertation (60 credits).

Research: one core cross-language module (30 credits), two taught modules (60 credits), and a research dissertation (90 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma, one core module (30 credits), three optional modules (90 credits) full-time nine months or part-time two years, is offered.

A Postgraduate Certificate, one core module (30 credits), one optional module (30 credits) full-time three months, part-time six months, is offered.

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MA in Language, Culture and History: Dutch Studies. Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip in Language, Culture and History: Dutch Studies. Upon successful completion of 60 credits, you will be awarded a PG Cert in Language, Culture and History: Dutch Studies.


Programme overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This flexible programme combines in-depth exploration of the Dutch language area, comprising the Netherlands, Flanders, Suriname and the Dutch Caribbean, with practical acquisition of linguistic and intercultural skills and a range of specialisations in translation, literature, history and culture in the Low Countries, all in a global perspective.

The Dutch Studies pathway of the Language, Culture and History MA, unique in the UK, provides the opportunity for in-depth study of Dutch literature, culture, history and society. It offers the opportunity to improve Dutch language skills as part of its regular programme, along with the methods, concepts and theories essential for the intercultural labour market.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme offers two pathways: taught and research.

Taught: one core cross-language module (30 credits), three taught modules (90 credits), and a dissertation (60 credits).

Research: one core cross-language module (30 credits), two taught modules (60 credits), and a research dissertation (90 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma, one core module (30 credits), three optional modules (90 credits) full-time nine months or part-time two years, is offered.

A Postgraduate Certificate, one core module (30 credits), one optional module (30 credits) full-time three months, part-time six months, is offered.

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MA in Language, Culture and History: Dutch Studies. Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip in Language, Culture and History: Dutch Studies. Upon successful completion of 60 credits, you will be awarded a PG Cert in Language, Culture and History: Dutch Studies.


Admission Requirements

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3.3+
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75+
7.5+
A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. A knowledge of Dutch at CEFR level B2 is required.

1 Year
Sep

Domestic
16,000 GBP
International
33,000 GBP

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